Our Members
The Centre's Membership is comprised of individuals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds who share an interest in keeping up to date with developments in EU law and European Human Rights law.
A Message from our Patron
Her Excellency Mary Robinson SC offers some thoughts on the ICEL launching its Northern Ireland Committee.
Our History
The Irish Centre for European Law is based in Trinity College Dublin. It was founded in1988 by Senator Mary Robinson S.C. (as she then was) who served as the Centre's first Director prior to becoming President of Ireland.
Upcoming Events
EU Presidency Webinar Part 2: Ireland and the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice.
The Irish Centre for European Law (ICEL) is pleased to announce Part 2 of its EU Presidency Webinar series designed to examine the legal and policy architecture underpinning European trade and security as Ireland begins its eighth Presidency of the Council of the European Union….
Rule of Law Conference: A Union of Values? The EU’s Rule of Law Toolkit and the Retreat from Democracy?
The Members’ Committee of The Irish Centre for European Law (“ICEL”) will host a Rule of Law Conference on 4 November 2026 (4pm-5.30pm) with a networking reception to follow (5.30-6.30pm) at Europe House, Chatham St, Dublin 2. The Conference is designed to examine the European…
EU Presidency Conference: Ireland’s enduring place in Europe and why it matters: The Legal View
The Irish Centre for European Law (“ICEL”) is pleased to announce that it will host an EU Presidency Conference in partnership with the Chief State’s Solicitor’s Office at the President’s Hall at the Law Society of Ireland between 2-5.45pm on Friday, 13 November 2026. There…
Volunteer Vacancies
ICEL, a membership-based organisation, is currently looking for volunteers seeking opportunities to become involved in either the governance of the Centre (see details of the governance of the charity here) and/or the organisation of events and activities.
We would love to hear from you.